In a statement, Rep. Mark Walker said "As long as 100,000 active-duty servicemen and servicewomen based in North Carolina are defending our freedom with no pay, the very least I can do is lead by example." U.S. Congressman Mark Walker (R-N.C.) is refusing his salary during the government shutdown. On Saturday, Walker sent a letter to Philip G. Kiko, the Chief… Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after Senate Democrats obstructed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 16th and reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) - along with Representatives Bob Goodlatte (VA-06), Raúl Labrador (ID-01), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Martha McSally (AZ-02), and Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05)- introduced the Securing America's Future Act. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) cosponsored H.R. 4396, the Member and Employee Training and Oversight on Congress Act of 2017 (ME TOO Congress Act). Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4667, the Emergency Disaster Aid Package. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after he joined his colleagues in the House in passing H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read more »

As we grieve for our neighbors in Sutherland Springs, we are grateful for the valiant work of our first responders and other citizens who stepped in to end the threat. Unfortunately, there is no way to eliminate the risks posed by truly evil people. But training and preparation are our best defenses. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) - joined by Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5), Steve Russell (OK-5), and Sanford Bishop (GA-2)– introduced the Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. Read more »

Fort Hood and its soldiers will see a direct impact from the nearly $700 billion National Defense Authorization Act signed into law Tuesday by President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, whose district includes Fort Hood, said about $70 million of authorized funding for the military is earmarked for the post. Of that amount, $37 million will be used to finish… Read more »

U.S. Rep John Carter, R-Round Rock, and other members of Congress, including Steve Womack, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Steve Russell and Sanford Bishop, have introduced the Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training Initiative For Your Heroes Act. This legislation will permit individuals who are eligible for the Defense Department’s tuition assistance program to use their… Read more »